As for the people who manage the newbies…

Certainly, the NTSB has media relations folks who are paid to provide KTVU and every other newsroom with relevant updates on the crash. Interns can help dig up info but shouldn’t have direct communication with the press — unless directed to do so.

Oh, one more thing.

Bosses love to stick interns on social media duty as if it’s the lowest rung on the corporate ladder.

A twentysomething at the helm of a company’s social media account has, frankly, more power than the CEO. With one errant tweet or Facebook status, a college sophomore can cripple the business or damage its reputation.

If you’re in charge of interns, set parameters and don’t forget to tell them: